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March 9, 2015 0

President Signs Flushing Remonstrance Study Act

On December 19, 2014, President Obama signed into law the National Defense Authorization Act (Public Law No. 113-291). Section 3051(b)(5) of this new law authorizes the Secretary of the Interior to study the viability of the National Park [...]

February 4, 2015 0

What to Expect in Quaker Worship

What can you expect in a Quaker Worship Service? This is a guide for newcomers on the basics: what to expect in Quaker Meeting for Worship.<!-- AddThis Advanced Settings below via filter on [...]

January 8, 2015 0

Celebrating the Holidays

Members of Flushing Meeting celebrated the holidays with a delicious potluck luncheon and Christmas carols.<!-- AddThis Advanced [...]

January 1, 2015 0

Religious Tolerance (A German Perspective)

Recently, German public television (ARD) interviewed members of the Flushing Interfaith Council about the diversity of our community and how we relate to one another. Specifically, ARD journalists were fascinated by the relative harmony between [...]

December 25, 2014 0

Raising Awareness of Domestic Violence

Faith Leaders CONNECT with Domestic Violence Advocates for Human Rights Day On International Human Rights Day (December 10, 2014), the Flushing Interfaith Council and CONNECT sponsored a networking event focused on domestic violence and economic [...]

December 15, 2014 0

Flushing Remonstrance Bill Goes to President

The right to religious freedom in America has its roots in Flushing, and now federal lawmakers want to preserve local buildings, including the John Bowne House, where the struggle for religious freedom took place. Congress passed a bill that would [...]

December 4, 2014 0

2014 Historic House Tour

On Sunday December 7th, the Flushing Friends’ Meeting House will be a stop on the 27th Annual Holiday Historic House Tour in Queens. Sponsored by the Queens Historical Society, the tour is an opportunity to visit seven NYC Landmark sites, while celebrating the holiday [...]

November 26, 2014 0

Joining Voices: Raising Awareness

Flushing Quakers will host “Joining Voices: Raising Awareness,” an interfaith breakfast on Wednesday, December 10, 10AM, at the Friends Meeting House. The goal is to raise awareness about domestic violence in our community and find ways for faith [...]

October 28, 2014 0

Building Interfaith Solidarity

Members of Flushing Monthly Meeting joined with people of all faiths in Flushing for the 2014 Queens Interfaith Unity Walk, which seeks to build interfaith peace and solidarity. The Queens Interfaith Unity Walk arose in response to post-9/11 challenges and [...]

October 7, 2014 0

2014 Interfaith Unity Walk

The Flushing Interfaith Council invites you to our 6th Annual Queens Unity Walk Sunday, October 19, 2014, 1:00 pm @Flushing Meetinghouse, 137-16 Northern Boulevard, Flushing, NY 11354 (you are also invited to worship with Quakers at the Flushing Meetinghouse starting [...]